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Are you a true sports lover? Here, we have an amazing sports quiz for you that can be cracked by true geniuses only. This 12-question quiz will check your general knowledge regarding different types of sports. You can easily secure full marks on this test if you are a sports enthusiast. So, prepare yourself with this hardest sports trivia quiz ever. Shall we begin the quiz, then? We wish you the best of luck in advance.

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1.

Everyone knows Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby were first two blacks to integrate majors. Who was third?
- A.
  
  Satchel Paige
- B.
  
  Hank Thompson
- C.
  
  Bob Gibson
- D.
  
  Roy Campanella
Correct Answer
B. Hank Thompson

Explanation
July 1947 both Hank Thompson and Willard Brown were signed by St. Louis Browns but Thompson entered line-up two days before Brown.

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2.

Which university has the most Heisman Trophy winners?
- A.
  
  Ohio State, USC, UCLA
- B.
  
  Ohio State, USC, Oklahoma
- C.
  
  Ohio State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame
- D.
  
  Ohio State, Alabama, USC
Correct Answer
C. Ohio State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame

Explanation
All three universities have 7 Heisman winners. USC has 6.

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3.

Is golf an acronym for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
An old joke but golf probably derives from the Dutch word 'kolf or kolve' meaning club.

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4.

_____________ is a golf term for three under par on a hole.

Correct Answer
Albatross, albatross

Explanation
C'mon horse people!

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5.

Which NHL star scored goals five ways — even strength, shorthanded, power play, penalty shot and empty net?
- A.
  
  Wayne Gretzky
- B.
  
  Gordie Howe
- C.
  
  Bobby Orr
- D.
  
  Mario Lemieux
Correct Answer
D. Mario Lemieux

Explanation
Mario Lemieux is the correct answer because he is one of only a few NHL players who have scored goals in all five different situations mentioned. He was known for his versatility and skill, being able to score in various game scenarios. This accomplishment further solidifies his status as one of the greatest players in NHL history.

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Which college basketball player scored 44 points on 21-of-22 field-goal attempts to help his team win the 1973 NCAA championship game?
- A.
  
  Lew Alcindor
- B.
  
  Pete Maravich
- C.
  
  Bill Walton
- D.
  
  Julius Erving
Correct Answer
C. Bill Walton

Explanation
Walton threw down on Memphis to nail down UCLA's seventh consecutive NCAA title.

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7.

Peyton Manning, Paul Hornung and Earl Campbell are 3 of 4 players to win a Heisman Trophy, go No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft and end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who is the fourth?
- A.
  
  Jerry Rice
- B.
  
  O.J. Simpson
- C.
  
  Walter Payton
- D.
  
  Joe Namath
Correct Answer
B. O.J. Simpson

Explanation
Simpson won the 1968 Heisman, was drafted first overall by Bill in 1969 and was inducted in HOF in 1985.

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8.

Harness great _____________ lost two races in his career, fell over hub-rail in one and made speed break and was fourth in other (Meadowlands Pace Elim).

Correct Answer
Niatross, niatross

Explanation
Had to get my Western NY connection in there.

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9.

True or False? Secretariat, the greatest thoroughbred ever, still holds the Kentucky Derby speed record for a mile and a quarter.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
1:59.40 - Set in 1973 Derby still stands today - 48 years later. Very impressive.

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He holds the record for most pass attempts in an NCAA game - 83 passes. Who is he?
- A.
  
  Peyton Manning
- B.
  
  Terry Bradshaw
- C.
  
  Drew Brees
- D.
  
  Joe Namath
Correct Answer
C. Drew Brees

Explanation
Brees threw 83 passes to lead the Purdue Boilermakers past the Wisconsin Badgers in 1998.

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11.

Which NFL player was the first to rush for more than 1,500 yards in a season?
- A.
  
  Walter Payton
- B.
  
  Earl Campbell
- C.
  
  Jim Brown
- D.
  
  O.J. Simpson
Correct Answer
C. Jim Brown

Explanation
Jim Brown is the correct answer because he was the first NFL player to rush for more than 1,500 yards in a single season. Brown achieved this milestone during the 1958 season, when he rushed for a total of 1,527 yards. His exceptional performance set a new standard for rushing yards in a season and solidified his status as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

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Who was last pitcher to throw for more than 300 innings in a MLB season?
- A.
  
  Randy Johnson
- B.
  
  Steve Carlton
- C.
  
  Nolan Ryan
- D.
  
  Clayton Kershaw
Correct Answer
B. Steve Carlton

Explanation
Steve Carlton is the correct answer because he was the last pitcher to throw for more than 300 innings in a MLB season. Carlton achieved this feat in 1980 when he pitched 304 innings for the Philadelphia Phillies. He had a remarkable season, winning 24 games and earning the Cy Young Award. Carlton's durability and ability to pitch deep into games allowed him to reach this milestone, making him the last pitcher to accomplish this feat.

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Sports Quiz For A True Genius!

Everyone knows Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby were first two blacks to integrate majors. Who was third?

Which university has the most Heisman Trophy winners?

Is golf an acronym for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'?

_____________ is a golf term for three under par on a hole.

Which NHL star scored goals five ways — even strength, shorthanded, power play, penalty shot and empty net?

Which college basketball player scored 44 points on 21-of-22 field-goal attempts to help his team win the 1973 NCAA championship game?

Peyton Manning, Paul Hornung and Earl Campbell are 3 of 4 players to win a Heisman Trophy, go No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft and end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who is the fourth?

Harness great _____________ lost two races in his career, fell over hub-rail in one and made speed break and was fourth in other (Meadowlands Pace Elim).

True or False? Secretariat, the greatest thoroughbred ever, still holds the Kentucky Derby speed record for a mile and a quarter.

He holds the record for most pass attempts in an NCAA game - 83 passes. Who is he?

Which NFL player was the first to rush for more than 1,500 yards in a season?

Who was last pitcher to throw for more than 300 innings in a MLB season?